St Barbara awards Leonora contract to Swift, Telstra (0) May 15, 2018 St Barbara has awarded Swift Networks, as part of its relationship with Telstra, a contract to upgrade the digital entertainment and connectivity services at the gold miner’s Leonora camp in ...

Six ways mine operations can decrease their oil costs (0) May 14, 2018 Total’s mining specialists are always looking for ways to help customers reduce their controllable costs, whether it be potential improvements in storage, used oil analysis, oil management, or any of ...

Qteq expands with acquisition of Surtech and WellServ (0) May 11, 2018 Georesources-focused company Qteq plans to acquire Perth-based subsurface data logging company Surtech Systems, and directional and measurement drilling company WellServ, in a cash-and-scrip transaction.

Hazer posts battery-ready performance from graphite testing (0) May 10, 2018 Perth-based graphite company Hazer Group, which made waves late last year following a high-profile, clean fuel production deal with Mineral Resources, has announced positive test results from recovered graphite samples.

Gilbertson appointed Jupiter acting CEO (0) May 9, 2018 Brian Gilbertson will take over as acting chief executive officer of Jupiter Mines, which re-listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) last month.

Argosy’s maiden Rincon lithium resource imminent (0) May 8, 2018 Australian explorer Argosy Minerals has released an update on its in-development Rincon lithium project in Salta Province, Argentina, with a JORC resource estimate targeted for release in the next two ...

West African raises $35m for Sanbrado gold project (0) May 8, 2018 Perth company West African Resources has secured a major milestone for its Sanbrado gold project (formerly Tanlouka gold project) in Burkina Faso after receiving firm commitments from investors to raise ...

How to select a welding machine (0) May 8, 2018 When it comes to welding, choosing the right machine for the job is just as important as technique. The type of welder you purchase should be suited to the specific ...

Mining delivers $10bn to NSW economy in 2016–17 (0) May 7, 2018 An expenditure survey from the New South Wales Minerals Council featuring 23 participating mining companies has found that they delivered $10.4 billion for the NSW economy in 2016–17.

Victorian mines on track for a better regulator (0) May 4, 2018 With the release of the Getting the Groundwork Right: Implementation Plan, the Victorian resources can see work already under way and the work to come to better regulate mines and ...

Gold demand has ‘soft start’ to 2018 (0) May 4, 2018 Global gold demand has dropped 7 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 due to weaker investment, according to the latest trends report from the World Gold Council (WGC).

Newcrest executes five JVs with Encounter (0) May 3, 2018 Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have formed a series of exploration joint ventures in Western Australia as a result of a project generation alliance established between the companies last year.

Evolution to acquire Queensland project (0) May 2, 2018 Evolution Mining plans to strengthen its presence in Queensland through the acquisition of the Connors Arc exploration project from Orion Minerals.

New pathways for Mining Leaders Program (0) May 2, 2018 The University of Queensland has added to its innovative Mining Leaders Program (MLP), offering for the first time the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership.

Rio Tinto to double autonomous drill fleet (0) May 1, 2018 Rio Tinto plans to double its fleet of autonomous drills in order to “create a safer working environment and boost productivity across its world-class iron ore operations in Western Australia”, ...

Century zinc mine ready for restart (0) April 30, 2018 New Century Resources has secured the final piece of funding it requires to restart the Century zinc mine in Queensland.

Fortescue ships one billionth tonne of iron ore (0) April 30, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has exported its one billionth tonne of iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia, a decade after the company’s first commercial shipment from Port Hedland.

Komatsu launches D375A-8 dozer (0) April 30, 2018 Komatsu Australia has released the D375A-8 dozer with the promise of delivering increased production, reduced operating costs, new operator assist and comfort features, and improved maintainability and service life.

Emeco to acquire another equipment company (0) April 30, 2018 Emeco plans to acquire machinery rental business Matilda Equipment for $80 million, the second major deal the mining equipment supplier has secured in the past six months.

Growth strategy pays off for Northern Star (0) April 30, 2018 Northern Star Resources is on track to reach its goal of becoming a 600,000oz a year gold producer after executing its expansion plans in the March quarter.

How to select a welding machine (0) April 30, 2018 When it comes to welding, choosing the right machine for the job is just as important as technique. The type of welder you purchase should be suited to the specific ...

Innovation: A path towards maturity (0) April 27, 2018 Innovation may be one of mining’s modern buzzwords, but as Deloitte’s Ian Sanders explains, its importance as part of a company’s culture cannot be underestimated.

Santos commissions $416m Scotia project (0) April 27, 2018 Santos has completed commissioning and start-up of the Scotia CF1 project in Queensland ahead of schedule and under budget, with initial full field production exceeding 40TJ of gas a day.

Han connectors for explosive atmospheres meet US standards (0) April 26, 2018 Han® connectors provide for a reliable and pluggable transmission of power, signal and data, meeting the highest requirements. In addition to its rectangular heavy-duty standard design, the Han® series offers ...

Weir to acquire ESCO for $US1.28bn (0) April 23, 2018 Weir has entered into an agreement to purchase US ground engaging tools (GET) specialist ESCO for $US1.28 billion ($1.67 billion). The transaction has been approved by Weir’s board of directors ...

South32 doubles Trilogy Metals interest (0) April 23, 2018 South32 now owns one-eighth of Trilogy Metals after investing further in the Canadian exploration company as part of a bought deal financing.

BHP gets more time at Samarco (0) April 23, 2018 BHP, with joint venture partners Vale and Samarco, has been granted an additional 66 days to negotiate a settlement over the dam collapse at the Brazilian iron ore operations in ...

How to select a welding machine (0) April 23, 2018 When it comes to welding, choosing the right machine for the job is just as important as technique. The type of welder you purchase should be suited to the specific ...

Golding to finalise $350m contract at Baralaba North (0) April 20, 2018 NRW Holdings subsidiary, Golding Contractors, and Wonbindi Coal have extended a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) in regards to the mine plan and contract at the Baralaba North metallurgical coal ...

South32 ups manganese guidance, coal drops (0) April 20, 2018 South32 has released its March quarterly report, detailing extensive plans and figures from its operations, including increased manganese and aluminium production estimates and significantly lowered annual metallurgical coal production.

Veris subsidiary Aqura signs service deal with BHP (0) April 19, 2018 Information and communications technology (ICT) company Aqura Technologies, a subsidiary of noted planning company Veris, has entered into an agreement with BHP for a three-year services contract that will see ...

St Barbara increases production guidance in Q3 report (0) April 19, 2018 Gold miner St Barbara has released its third quarter (Q3) results, posting an overall steady performance, with no debts and improved production guidance, but a slight dip in gold production ...

Sayona Mining raises $11m for Authier lithium project (0) April 19, 2018 Australian lithium explorer Sayona Mining, known for its lithium projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia, has received firm commitments for an oversubscribed capital raising placement to push its Authier ...

Olympic Dam ramp-up ‘slower than expected’ (0) April 19, 2018 BHP’s ramp-up of operations at Olympic Dam following a maintenance program has been slower than expected, forcing the miner to lower its copper production guidance at the South Australian mine.

Jupiter Mines lists on ASX with massive $240m IPO (0) April 18, 2018 Jupiter Mines, known for its 49.9 per cent-owned Tshipi manganese mine in South Africa (the third-largest in the world) and its Central Yilgarn iron ore project in Western Australia, will ...

Storage and microgrid solutions for mining (0) April 18, 2018 Replacing diesel with renewable energy on remote mine sites is an increasing goal in Australia but one that can’t be achieved without the reliability of energy storage solutions.

Northern Territory fracking ban lifted (0) April 17, 2018 The Northern Territory has ended its ban on fracking. Chief Minister Michael Gunner today announced the NT Government had accepted all 135 recommendations of an independent fracking inquiry.

Mining drives CIMIC performance (0) April 17, 2018 CIMIC Group released its latest quarterly (Q1) results today, announcing year-over-year growth of 10 per cent to its core businesses, 17 per cent to operating cash flows and a strong ...

ABC Refinery gains Shanghai Gold Exchange accreditation (0) April 13, 2018 Australian gold company ABC Refinery, which produces ABC Bullion products, has received accreditation from the prestigious Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), the body through which all official export gold sales to ...

Oklo Resources receives $15m for Mali gold projects (0) April 12, 2018 ASX-listed Australian explorer Oklo Resources has announced a firm commitment from investors to the tune of $15 million for its gold exploration acceleration plans in Mali, West Africa. The funds, ...

Aus Tin awards contract for Granville expansion (0) April 12, 2018 Aus Tin Mining has awarded a contract to Jemrok to undertake mining activities and the construction of a tailings storage facility for the Granville tin mine expansion in Tasmania.

Cost blowout hits Kin’s Leonora gold project (0) April 12, 2018 Gold aspirant Kin Mining has reigned in construction of its Leonora gold project in Western Australia as it conducts a review of the operation’s development costs and timeline.

Volvo launches new haulers (0) April 11, 2018 Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled its new range of rigid haulers to customers and dealers at the company’s Motherwell facility in Scotland.

Storage shaping power solutions in mining (0) April 11, 2018 Renewable energy and storage is greatly impacting Australia’s mining industry by providing a solution to long-term power reliability and a reduction in emissions and costs.

Galileo targets $15m from IPO (0) April 10, 2018 Cobalt-nickel explorer Galileo Mining is seeking to raise up to $15 million through an initial public offering (IPO) as it moves towards listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) next ...

Rio Tinto pays $US5.1bn in taxes and royalties (0) April 10, 2018 Rio Tinto has released information pertaining to its taxes and royalties paid in 2017. The company paid $US5.1 billion in all, with a notable majority of $US3.8 billion going towards ...

Mineral Resources to acquire Atlas Iron (0) April 9, 2018 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has secured a deal to acquire iron ore company Atlas Iron through a scheme of arrangement that values the target at around $280 million.

NHP to distribute Rockwell Automation products (0) April 5, 2018 NHP Electrical Engineering Products has acquired Rexel Industrial Automation’s (RIA) New South Wales and South East Queensland business assets related to the distribution and supply of Rockwell Automation products in ...

St Barbara takes 12.3% stake in Duketon Mining (0) April 5, 2018 Australian gold exploration and production company St Barbara has paid $4 million for 14.5 million shares of Duketon Mining at a price of 27.5 cents per share, representing a 12.3 ...

Reward Minerals has made a huge stride for its Lake Disappointment sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia, having received project approval from Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson. ...